today, I honor the life and work of Rachelle Bergeron Hammerling, a human rights lawyer who served as the acting Attorney General of Yap in Micronesia when she was murdered just a couple of months ago. Rachelle was killed in front of her…

as in legislative session, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 238, S. 1838. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill…

in a moment here, as my colleagues gather, we hope to pass the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act. I first acknowledge all of the people who worked so hard on it--our staffs, obviously, and, in addition, Senators Cardin, Risch…

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment be withdrawn, the Rubio substitute amendment at the desk be considered and agreed to, the bill as amended be considered read a third time and passed, and that the…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Turkey and Syria

it is interesting. When we come here, we seem to think that everybody in America is reading the blogs and all the major newspapers every morning. A lot of people do, but some people have lives. They get up early. They go to work. They…

The damage to our reputation and national interests will be extraordinary and long lasting.

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 24; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:53 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, September, 24, 2019, at 10…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 323, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk…

I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding the order of August 1, 2019, the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 102, S. 1340. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 4285, which was received from the House. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as…